Antony Szmierek Live at Chalk

If you have been following the local music scene, you might have noticed that Antony Szmierek is heading to Brighton this autumn. He is scheduled to perform at Chalk on 14 October 2026, bringing his specific mix of spoken word, indie, and electronic elements to the stage. This show is part of a wider tour across the UK and Ireland, and it is being presented by JOY. For those familiar with his work, this performance comes in the wake of his second album, Decoding Birdsong, which is set for release on 21 August 2026. It is a chance to hear some of that new material live, including the track 'Chalk', which touches on themes like the nature of winning and losing within the music industry.

Chalk, located at 13 Pool Valley, is the venue for the evening, with the doors and start time scheduled for 18:00. It is worth noting that the event is listed as 14+ only, and anyone under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult. If you are planning to go, tickets are currently available through platforms like DICE, AXS, and See Tickets, with prices sitting at approximately £20.

Szmierek’s style is often described as introspective but still suited for a club environment, focusing on topics like life changes, luck, and solitude. Given the venue's layout and his background as a Manchester-based artist who blends hip-hop sensibilities with more melodic, electronic production, it should be a fairly intimate setting for a show of this nature. Whether you are already a fan of his lyricism or just looking to see what the new album sounds like in a live setting, the date is set for mid-October.